The 2025 Maine Professional Truck Driving Championships (to be held at Dysart’s in Hermon) and the 2025 Maine Professional Technician Skills Competition (to be held at EMCC in Bangor) will both be held on May 17, 2025 – a day that we have termed “CHAMPIONSHIP SATURDAY”. Participation at last year’s event was unbelievable and we […]
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Maine’s New Sales Tax Law for Leases – Clarification
February 14, 2025MMTA has received a number of questions about the implementation and practical impacts of Maine’s new law (as of January 1, 2025) that changes the tax on leased equipment from an up-front USE/SALES tax to a tax on the rental/lease stream. For reference, we published an article in May explaining the changes, which can be […]
John W. Austin Memorial Scholarship Fund – Application Now Open
January 13, 2025The John W. Austin Memorial Scholarship Fund has grown over the years and now awards up to nine recipients a one-time scholarship for up to $2,500 each. The application deadline is May 1st and will be accepted online only. The criteria to be selected for one of the nine scholarships reflect an emphasis on careers […]
MMTA Celebrates Maine’s Trucking Industry At Annual Banquet (Jan. 9, 2025)
January 13, 2025On January 9th, we gathered for a special evening hosted by the MMTA, to celebrate the trucking industry—not just as a profession, but as a way of life. Joined by over 450 members at our annual banquet, we came together to recognize the dedication, hard work, and excellence of every individual who keeps our industry […]
MMTA RELEASES 2025 TRAINING/EVENT SCHEDULE
December 17, 2024MMTA has released our 2025 training and events calendar. While the schedule may change, we thought it was important to get the dates and training topics out as early as possible so members can make their plans for the year. As always, you can register for trainings and events online at www.mmta.com as well as find […]
Truck Electrification Headlines Next MMTA Meeting Agenda
December 16, 2024In an effort to educate and prepare the Maine trucking industry for future technology changes, we have invited Volvo to the January 9th MMTA Membership and Board meetings to be a featured presenter. Joining us will be Roberto Camacho, Volvo E-mobility Specialist for the Northeast Region, to talk about truck electrification from a manufacturer’s perspective. […]
RESCHEDULED: MMTA to Host Virtual Meeting to Discuss New Maine Law on Lease/Rental Taxation
November 6, 2024PLEASE NOTE: THIS MEETING WAS ORIGINALLY SCHEDULED FOR DECEMBER 5th BUT NEEDED TO BE RESCHEDULED. SEE DETAILS FOR THE RESCHEDULED MEETING BELOW As we have previously reported, this past spring lawmakers passed a new law making substantive changes to the rental/lease of equipment from up-front on the lessor at purchase, to a tax on the […]
Maine State Police Implement a New Performance-Based Brake Tester at Weigh Stations
November 4, 2024The Maine State Police have introduced a new Performance-Based Brake Tester (PBBT) that is being transported to weigh stations across the state, to assess the braking performance of commercial motor vehicles (CMV’s). This device aims to ensure that commercial trucks and trailers meet required safety standards for braking force outlined in section 393.52 of the […]
2025 MMTA Employee Benefits Program Rates/Plans Now Available
October 23, 2024We are excited to announce the details for the 2025 MMTA Employee Benefits Program! Are you taking advantage of MMTA’s group employee benefits? MMTA works with some of the most respected insurance carriers in Maine to create a diverse employee benefits program to offer our members. The program includes a variety of plan options, including […]
2025 UCR REGISTRATION PERIOD BEGINS ON OCTOBER 1, 2024
September 30, 2024UCR stands for Unified Carrier Registration program. It is a federally-mandated system for registering operators of commercial vehicles who are involved in interstate and international travel. This annual registration must be renewed by December 31st each year. Registration for the 2025 UCR registration year will open October 1, 2024. Fees will be increased from the […]